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I got off the METRO at the new station which is still under construction. A welder was working near the exit. Great gobs of molten metal would fall and splatter on the floor below. Fortunately I had a camera with me.

It was a bit of a challenge to get a decent exposure. The work lights are not nearly as bright as the sparks. The sparks kept over exposing and losing color. I finally hit on a compromise and finished it in post.What a fun challenge to try to get a shot like this on the fly. I wouldn’t offer it for sale, but it is fun to look at here.

The city of Baltimore celebrated 200 years of the National anthem. Tall ships, navy ships and assorted other vessels were in port to celebrate. Most of the visiting ships were available for touring. Along with many concerts and nautical demonstrations, there was the fireworks display in the Inner Harbor. I opted for a close-in vantage point and used a 24 – 105 lens.This lens allowed me to include the National Aquarium which helps place the images.

Up on the roof. Never knew how exciting roofs could be! This is Cheyenne Lutek relaxing before heading out for the evening. These images were made on day 2 of the workshop using what was learned on day 1. A beauty dish with a narrow grid was used to wash the light over her.

You can use the hit/mis or trial and error method to determine the correct exposure or you can use a light meter. As demonstrated by Frank Doorhof the two former methods took at least three “tries” to get a good exposure. Using the meter was a one time deal – for each lighting setup. Once proper exposure for the model is determined, the photographer can exercise creative control to blow out the high lights or balance them out with the subject.